stakeholder

noun

stake·​hold·​er ˈstāk-ˌhōl-dər 

1

: a person entrusted with the stakes of bettors

2

: one that has a stake in an enterprise

3

: one who is involved in or affected by a course of action

stakeholding

ˈstāk-ˌhōl-diŋ 

noun

Examples of stakeholder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Complex stakeholder management, maintaining a united front among players ranging from vets who had spent years earning five-figure salaries to 22-year-old NIL millionaires. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026

External experts, public consultations and other stakeholder input will also remain part of the standard-setting process. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026

On Wednesday, as a step forward, county stakeholders will discuss the vision and gather input. — Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 19 Aug. 2026

Now, California must deliver on that goal, and doing so will take sustained leadership, accountability, funding and collaboration across every level of government and with stakeholders to prepare for weather and climate changes. — Valerie Pryor, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1708, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for stakeholder

• officeholder
• beholder
• bondholder
• cardholder
• freeholder
• householder
• landholder
• leaseholder
• lienholder
• placeholder
• shareholder
• slaveholder

Legal Definition

stakeholder

noun

stake·​hold·​er ˈstāk-ˌhōl-dər 

1

: a person holding property or owing an obligation that is claimed by two or more adverse claimants and who has no claim to or interest in the property or obligation

2

: a person having an interest or share in a commercial undertaking